Must Read New Book: Reagan: What Was He Really Like
Review by Gary P Jackson
As someone who became an adult as Ronald Reagan was elected President, I have always loved and admired the man. Reagan was one of our greatest Presidents and the leader of the Conservative movement. Reagan’s enduring spirit shines brightly, even today.
When I was offered the opportunity to read and review the new book from Curtis Patrick, Reagan: What Was He Really Like [Volume One], I jumped at the chance!
Curtis Patrick was Reagan’s first advance man and a Special Assistant to Governor Reagan. He also worked on special projects and various task forces with Reagan during his presidential years.
There are hundreds of books that have been written about Ronald Reagan, but Reagan: What Was He Really Like [Volume One] is perhaps the most unique. Unlike most, this book doesn’t deal with Reagan’s time as President. Instead Patrick takes an in-depth look at Reagan during the time he was running for Governor of California, and takes us through 1968, and Reagan’s first attempt at the Republican nomination for President.
The book is told first person by the people who were there. Patrick, allows the reader to feel like they are right there in the trenches with Ronnie, Nancy, and everyone involved. Every chapter features one or two people who made it all happen. Most of these interviews have never before been published.
Patrick also includes many never before published photos and hand written notes, as well as newspaper accounts and other cool items of interest.
It’s wonderful to see a younger Reagan and his beautiful wife Nancy as they campaign.
This is the sort of book that one really doesn’t want to put down. The stories are wonderfully engaging and you find out so much about Reagan, and what he was like as a man. You won’t be disappointed.
Reading Reagan: What Was He Really Like [Volume One] it’s easy to understand why Reagan had such a loyal following. He was a truly good man.
This is a must have book for anyone who wants to know more about Reagan, or just celebrate his life. All of the people featured have wonderful stories to tell about a man of incredible character and courage. Readers will enjoy all of the behind the scenes action that goes on as Reagan transitions from being an actor, to General Electric pitchman and TV host, to Governor of California, all told by the people who were there.
Curtis Patrick has done a wonderful job of of putting this all together for all of us to enjoy. Ronald Reagan is such an essential part of history, and this gives us great insight into him, as a man.
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QUOTES FROM RONALD REAGAN
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States; where men were free.”
-Ronald Reagan |
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WHAT STAFF, FRIENDS
AND PROFESSIONALS
SAID ABOUT REAGAN
“He was probably the best candidate I’ve ever dealt with. I’ve dealt with a lot of good candidates, but he was exceptional! Why? Number one, he had a core, he had a sense, he had a belief system. His ego never got in his way!”
Stu Spencer, Campaign Director-1966 Reagan for Governor Campaigns. Campaign Consultant-1980 & 1984 Reagan for President Campaigns. |
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WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT THE BOOK - REAGAN: WHAT
WAS HE REALLY LIKE?
"Personal recollections of one of the true giants of the 20th century... Reagan: What Was He Really Like? offers an intimate close-up of the man and explains why just about everyone who worked for Ronald Reagan loved and respected him so much...."
Paul Tognetti
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“Curtis, I not only like your book, I love it!”
Hon. Edwin Meese III, Chief of Staff Governor Reagan White House Counselor to President ReaganU.S. Attorney General |
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